Benjamin Moore Man on the Moon OC-106

What are Benjamin Moore Man on the Moon undertones?

The undertone of Man on the Moon can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Man on the Moon OC-106 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 48° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-106 Man on the Moon HSL code: 48, 67%, 88%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Man on the Moon

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Man on the Moon:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

OC-106
Man on the Moon

• OC-94
  Windswept

  

• AF-305
  Ylang Ylang

  

• OC-85
  Mayonnaise

  

• 928
  Featherbed

  

• 211
  Fresh Air

  

Darker shades

OC-106
Man on the Moon

• CSP-905
  Melted Butter

  

• 276
  Cambridge Heights

  

• 369
  Mulholland Yellow

  

• 214
  Valley View

  

• 368
  City Scape Morning

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Man on the Moon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore North Sea and Lavender Secret.

OC-106
Man on the Moon

• CC-932
  North Sea

  

• 1415
  Lavender Secret

  

• 1419
  Persian Violet

  

• 2068-30
  Scandinavian Blue

  

• 2068-20
  Grape Gum

  

• 829
  Sunrise

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

LRV of Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon has an LRV of 80.76% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F5EDCD
RGB Decimal	245, 237, 205
RGB Percent	96.08%, 92.94%, 80.39%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 16.33% Value: 96.08%
HSL	hsl(48, 67, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.27 Yellow: 16.33 Key: 3.92
YIQ	Y: 235.744 I: 15.05 Q: -8.266
XYZ	X: 78.958 Y: 84.39 Z: 69.87
CIE Lab	L:93.62 a:-2.471 b:16.492
CIE Luv	L:93.62 u:6.504 v:24.678
Decimal	16117197
Hunter Lab	91.864, -7.339, 19.21